Bars, Bars, Bars
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Bars, Bars, Bars
Hey guys,
New here. I just got an 04' FXDI. So far I've got a new mustang solo seat and replaced the stock cruiser bars for drags. After a day of drags with stock risers, I got 6.5 inch risers. I'm still not in love with the set up. I am torn between 9" t bars, or 14-16 apes. I want to know your guy's pros and cons on the two. Its a big purchase just yo jump in.
Thanks
New here. I just got an 04' FXDI. So far I've got a new mustang solo seat and replaced the stock cruiser bars for drags. After a day of drags with stock risers, I got 6.5 inch risers. I'm still not in love with the set up. I am torn between 9" t bars, or 14-16 apes. I want to know your guy's pros and cons on the two. Its a big purchase just yo jump in.
Thanks
Tourer
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depends on how you ride, agressive lane splitting action, or cruising in the wind. Sounds like you already have the drag bar set up and just want it higher. So T-bars? but if the look of apes is what you want then...... the decision is yours, seeming how it is your bike. There are plenty of picture on here of both set-ups. I would just get some taller risers, but at some point you are going to run out of stock cable and thats some extra $$$
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depends on how you ride, agressive lane splitting action, or cruising in the wind. Sounds like you already have the drag bar set up and just want it higher. So T-bars? but if the look of apes is what you want then...... the decision is yours, seeming how it is your bike. There are plenty of picture on here of both set-ups. I would just get some taller risers, but at some point you are going to run out of stock cable and thats some extra $$$
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The 12" mini apes came stock on mine and they were very comfortable. I switched to the 12" t-bars because they seemed to flow with the bike better. I'm much happier with the way the bike handles. I ride fairly aggressive, so this was a major improvement for my style.
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I like the way the T bars look, but I have an issue. My 04 has the single Speedo that mounts to the risers. Has anyone else installed T bars on 04-05. what did you do to overcome the speedo issue?
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I have 16" burly narrow apes and it is by far my favorite set up of any bike I have owned. If you do the work yourself and end up hating them I'm sure you'll have no problem selling them in the classified section. Dosen't seem to me like I have seen many posts on here about guys who tried apes and hated them though.